London City Airport to Gatwick Airport Transfer
Heading from London City Airport to Gatwick Airport? Fixed price from £100 · 85 minutes · 24/7 service with door pickup and luggage handling. The outbound leg of our Gatwick Airport to London City Airport route.
- Distance
- 50 miles
- Duration
- 85 min
- From
- £100
- Direction
- Outbound
Travelling from London City Airport to Gatwick Airport
Connecting from London City Airport to Gatwick Airport? Our inter-airport transfers cover the 50 miles in around 85 minutes off-peak. Timed precisely around your connecting flight, with international luggage capacity.
Our drivers know every postcode and pickup zone in London City Airport — hotels, residential blocks, office complexes — and every terminal entrance at Gatwick Airport. We monitor live traffic conditions and adjust the route in real time, so you arrive at the terminal with plenty of time for check-in and security.
Why book with Get London Transfer?
- International luggage capacity
- Timed for your connecting flight
- M25 traffic monitoring
- TfL-licensed drivers
Fleet & pricing for London City Airport → Gatwick Airport
| Class | Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage | Supplement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Mercedes E-Class / BMW 5 Series | 3 | 2 | From included rate |
| Executive | Mercedes S-Class / BMW 7 Series | 3 | 2 | +£35 |
| MPV (6-seat) | Mercedes V-Class / VW Caravelle | 6 | 6 | +£25 |
| 8-Seater | Mercedes EQV / VW Crafter | 8 | 8 | +£45 |
| Wheelchair Accessible | Specialist WAV | 4 | 2 | Quote on request |
All prices include door pickup, luggage handling, 15 minutes free waiting time, live traffic monitoring and all tolls. No card fees. No surge pricing.
Outbound transfer timing
For a flight departing from Gatwick Airport:
- Short-haul (European): Aim to arrive at the terminal 2 hours before departure
- Long-haul: Arrive 3 hours before departure
- Driving time from London City Airport: Approximately 85 minutes off-peak
- Recommended pickup: 175 minutes (short-haul) / 235 minutes (long-haul) before your flight departs
- Peak-time buffer: Add 30-45 minutes for weekday mornings or Friday evenings
We'll confirm the optimal pickup time when you book, based on your specific flight.
Frequently asked questions
How early should I leave London City Airport for my flight from Gatwick Airport?
For short-haul: arrive at Gatwick Airport 2 hours before departure. For long-haul: 3 hours. Our drive time is approximately 85 minutes — add a 30-60 minute traffic buffer at peak times.
How much is a private taxi from London City Airport to Gatwick Airport?
Fixed price from £100 in a saloon (up to 3 passengers, 2 large cases). Executive Mercedes S-Class from £135. MPV for groups of 6 from £125.
Where do you pick up from in London City Airport?
Wherever you are — hotel reception, residential address, office, restaurant. The driver calls 5 minutes before arrival, then handles your luggage.
Do you offer return transfers?
Yes — and round-trip bookings typically save 5% versus two one-ways. See our reverse route (Gatwick Airport to London City Airport) for the inbound details.
Travelling from London City Airport to a different London airport?
If you're flying out from a different airport, here are our other transfers from London City Airport:
Other outbound transfers to Gatwick Airport
We cover Gatwick Airport departures from across London and the Home Counties:
Looking for the inbound direction? See our Gatwick Airport to London City Airport transfer page, or the full Gatwick Airport Transfers hub.
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